2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · BK55 UTP
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 107,794 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK55 UTP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 107,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK55 UTP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (BK55 UTP) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BK55 UTP Mileage History
- 02/10/2023107,257 mi
- 04/10/2023107,257 mi
- 07/10/2024107,443 mi+186 mi
- 11/10/2024107,450 mi+7 mi
- 22/10/2025107,794 mi+344 mi
Average of roughly 261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Heater blower resistor fire risk / recall historySerious
The Zafira B was subject to major UK recall action over heater resistor and wiring issues that could overheat and, in the worst cases, cause fire.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
The same weak 6-speed manual gearbox used in Astra applications appears here too and can whine or fail expensively.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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